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Tuchel defends Quansah's start in England's 3-2 loss to Spain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:05 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Tuchel defends Quansah's start in England's 3-2 loss to Spain

Summary

England faced a 3-2 defeat against Spain at Wembley during the UEFA Nations League match on September 26, 2026. An early mistake from Marc Guehi allowed Spain's Lamine Yamal to score, but England equalized with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane. A missed penalty by Kane allowed Spain to regain control, scoring through Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal. England's coach Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration over defensive errors and addressed his decision to start Jarell Quansah at right-back over Trent Alexander-Arnold, citing Quansah's pace and recent form despite a lackluster performance.

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By the Numbers

•England loses 3-2 to Spain at Wembley.
•Goals from Gordon and Kane briefly equalized for England.
•Tuchel questioned for playing Quansah over Alexander-Arnold.
•Kane missed a penalty earlier in the match.
•Spain capitalized on England's defensive mistakes.

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6:05 AMYahoo Sports — England boss Tuchel defends decision to start Quansah ahead of Alexander-Arnold in Spain loss

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England suffered a crushing 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley in the UEFA Nations League.The Three Lions engineered their own downfall, making several defensive turnovers that La Roja capitalised on.An e...
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